Award-Winning ACT Tutors in St. Louis, MO

...problem and find a way that will work for not just today, but for the future. No matter the subject, I work with students on strategies to understand and to execute problems quickly and efficiently, and I love the moment when something clicks. I've been tutoring for over a decade from helping Physics peers with homework and general topics, Spanish and psychology students with tackling difficult topics that I had covered in the past, third...

...Missouri - Columbia and earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics. At Mizzou, I was a Level 2 NCAA tutor and tutored student athletes in various Math and Spanish classes. I love seeing the transformation of students from truly disliking a class to loving it, and the "Aha!" moment when something finally makes sense. In my spare time, I enjoy running, rock climbing, reading, yoga, traveling, and all things...

...one year as a camp counselor at leadership program Camp Eagle Ridge, where I spent 6 weeks teaching 4 different weekly seminars on different aspects of being a leader, in addition to running a bunch of my own, fun outdoor events. In terms of tutoring, I spent my first college semester at CircEsteem, teaching different Chicago students math through their "Circus-Based" curriculum. Now I'm happy to bring my knowledge and insight to Varsity Tutors, where...

My name is Steve. I am a former social worker who is looking for some part-time work. I have spent a good number of years reading as a personal passion. I believe that I have great skills writing and understanding the written word. I am capable and ready to help with any work except more advanced mathematics. Thank you!... I'd ask the student what material he or she has been having difficulty with and begin...

...and young adults in the community to achieve their goals. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate coursework I have a demonstrated the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals with their each unique challenges. I truly believe that everyone has the potential to be great and achieve their goals. I also believe that as a collective society, we don't always provide the resources or supports to help guide us to those goals. As a...

...from Auditing over to the business side of Accounting in order to try something new and develop a different skill set working in a Staff Accountant role. Although my primary background is in Accounting, I have multiple interests in tutoring subjects ranging from English, Information Technology, to Algebra. I am a people person and I really enjoy connecting with my students in order to figure out the best ways to motivate them. Then, I tailor...

...I am passionate about most all areas of business and have significant knowledge in many areas. My biggest strengths are in finance, marketing/advertising, and macroeconomics. In high school I often tutored students in math and spanish. Math has always been something I flourish in and am capable of teaching to others. I love languages and learning about different cultures, but I unfortunately lost my fluency in Spanish. It is something I one day hope to...

...in the adult education department of our local community college. My students choose from the HSE or HiSet exam. I teach all four subjects needed to pass those exams. Four years of high school knowledge seems like an overwhelming amount to tackle. But unlike exams you may have taken in the past, the tests don't want memorization of times and places but the use of evidence to answer questions and draw conclusions. The math is...

...in Creighton's "Philosophy for Children" program, has helped me to understand that teaching, one-on-one or in a classroom setting, is something that I'm passionate about. I believe that dialogue between mentor and pupil, much in the style of Plato's works, is the most effective way of imparting knowledge. Despite how overbearing or intimidating that might sound, I also think that light, informal settings are the best for tutoring. In my free time I enjoy reading,...

I enjoy learning and helping others learn. I have several years experience tutoring children and adults in various subjects. I look forward to more tutoring opportunities.... I focus on the needs and goals of the individual student.... A first session will often be used to assess the student's level of understanding in the subject to be tutored.... I try to help students understand concepts rather than just memorize procedures.... I would remind them of their personal...

...year. I tutor because I like the feeling of working with people through their challenges. A common culprit when a student is feeling unable to improve in a subject is that they can't figure out exactly what it is they don't know. My goal as a tutor is to help students find where these conceptual gaps are hiding, and show them how the missing knowledge relates to areas they want to improve in.

I am a senior at Washington University in St. Louis studying Biochemistry and Spanish, and I will start medical school this upcoming year. I feel comfortable tutoring a wide range of subjects, but am especially interested in tutoring languages, math and science. I am also enjoy tutoring test prep at both a high-school and college level (SAT, ACT and MCAT). In my spare time I enjoy rock climbing, improvisational comedy and traveling!

...school, did two years of paid tutoring while studying English Literature as an undergrad at Harvard College, and then spent a year in Japan teaching English as a second language to students ranging in age from 4 to 80 years old (!). One of the greatest joys of tutoring in particular, for me, is the ways in which I can personalize the lessons in order to help a student access the material on their own...

...Saint Louis Priory High School currently considering colleges for 2018. I worked at Monsanto Company for over 15 years conducting cutting edge research. I worked in the cancer cell biology field at the beginning of my career there and then moved to the crop biotechnology group where I made several breakthroughs that lead to improved corn and soybean seed products for the company. I have also worked in the genomics department and held a data...

...creative writing classes at Busch Middle School. Additionally, I'm a part-time nanny, and on weekends I enjoy playing and teaching the flute (which I also studied in college). I hope to become an English professor someday, and to this end, I'm starting a PhD program in English Literature in August 2015. I'm currently based in St. Louis, but will be moving to Charlottesville, Virginia in July for school. In my free time I like to...

I am a dedicated high school English teacher with experience teaching grammar, composition, and literature to grades 7 through University.

...university. Although I tutor a broad range of subjects, my specialties include biochemistry, chemistry, and physics. In my experience helping students, I find that active learning, as well as visual aids, help students understand the material better. This is why I will emphasize the understanding of concepts through practice problems. I believe that education is the most important thing needed for personal development; this is why I am very passionate about helping students succeed in...

...my career, I am in a position to undertake work that affords me with more personal enrichment, hence my interest in tutoring. I feel that the subjects - math, science, and history - that I choose to teach are essential for effective, productive, and enlightened living. Furthermore, I believe that there can be joy in both the pursuit and mastery of these subjects, a joy that I hope to share with and impart upon my...

...in English Education in 2011 from the University of Central Missouri, one of the top educational schools in the state. In 2012, I also became qualified to teach history. Currently I am working on my Masters in Library and Information Science, also from the University of Central Missouri. The emphasis of my program is in assisting students in conducting research in all subject areas and in teaching with technology. I also have a background in...

...with a strong social sciences background. During my time as an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis, I studied psychology and anthropology, although I am also interested in art history, philosophy, biology, and literature as well. I think that the most effective way to learn about a particular subject is to make it interesting to learn. I also believe that it is important for students to use a variety of study methods, and to...